Exclusive! DRTV takes a look at the final production model of the new Canon EOS 70D (http://bit.ly/can70d). Kai and Lok take it out for a field test to see how the new Dual Pixel CMOS technology performs for photography and video. Does it autofocus fast?

The long-awaited Canon 70D comes packed with a groundbreaking new technology -- Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS AF system -- that provides on-chip phase detection autofocus at every single pixel.

Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers full-time continuous autofocus (with phase detect at every pixel in framing area) for video and Live View still shooting; Full HD (1080p) video recording with pro-level features and quality; Improved resolution and good high ISO performance; Excellent Wi-Fi remote...

Image quality only improved slightly over 60D; Dynamic range still lags behind competing models; May not feature enough upgrades to convince people to step up from 60D, Image quality hasn't improved much since the 60D, though added resolution helps produce larger prints, Sensor's dynamic range is...

This 20 megapixel camera uses dual pixel technology, designed to improve auto-focus performance in live view mode. The idea is to incorporate phase detection – the focus method used by DSLRs – and contrast detection – the method in compact cameras – into the one camera.

The Canon EOS 70D really is the "game changer" that Canon claims. Its new sensor and DIGIC 5+ processor really take it to new heights with outstanding performance, image quality and new video capabilities. It is well worth the money for a first or upgraded dSLR camera.

iAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations; Overall image quality is excellent; Live View AF is much faster than other dSLR cameras; Continuous AF works great for stills and video; 3.0-inch touch LCD is one of the easiest and most accurate to use; Outstanding shooting performance,...

Higher ISO settings were still very noisy; Just one memory card slot; Some aberrations in high contrast areas

In addition to great stills and videos, Canon's new Dual Pixel AF technology is a real winner, garnering the EOS 70D an Editor's Choice Award.

Excellent enthusiast DSLR; Dual Pixel AF for movies a major improvement; High-quality stills; great videos

No AF Assist lamp on body; Wi-Fi implementation needs help; Bulky; but that comes with the territory

The development of the APS sensor digital single-lens reflex has reached the point where further improvement comes in small steps. In the 70D it is the arrangement of the light receptors on the sensor that is different, the benefits of which might not be immediately apparent to users.

Image quality is excellent, with brilliant resolution, colour and dynamic range; The image-stabilised lens, although made down to a price, performs well mechanically and optically

The kit lens; as good as it is; does display marked distortion at both the wide and telephoto extremes

The 70D is a solid, midrange camera with the core features one expects from-and needs in-a DSLR. But aside from its feature set, good performance and image quality, the 70D offers groundbreaking technology with its Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, which provides faster, more accurate and smoother...

Innovative and effective Dual Pixel CMOS AF system; solid core feature set; useful Wi-Fi options; responsive, fully-articulated touchscreen

Lacks advanced fine-tuning features in areas such as in-camera noise reduction; image quality is only slightly better than its predecessor (but still good for this price point

The 20.2 megapixel sensor uses a Dual Pixel CMOS AF design in which every single pixel is split into two separately readable photodiodes, facing left and right. So in principle, each pixel is capable of phase-detection autofocus in Live View and Movie mode.

Innovative autofocus system; Articulated touch-screen LCD; Built-in Wi-Fi

Quite heavy

When all of the photography world was expecting an upgrade to the excellent 7D, Canon surprised us all by releasing an upgrade to the 60D the 70D, with a 20MP cropped sensor with a new dual-pixel CMOS AF system.

Upgraded from a tried/true 50D, bought this ~3-month old camera used. Have had it myself for ~1.5 months, and still so much to learn. The camera is top-notch, very sturdy and good feel to it. Would recommend this powerful camera. Many detailed reviews out there...

Menus system; IQ; Weight/balance; Excellent size & feel - feels great in-hand; Performance

Ensure no issues w/ the AF system (some models have problems getting exact focus